Elysian Annihilator 2021 VS qdc Anole VX

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Elysian Annihilator 2021 and qdc Anole VX use 1DD+4BA+2EST and 10BA driver setups respectively. Elysian Annihilator 2021 costs $3,500 while qdc Anole VX costs $2,500. Elysian Annihilator 2021 is $1,000 more expensive. Elysian Annihilator 2021 holds a decisive 1-point edge in reviewer scores (8.8 vs 7.8). Elysian Annihilator 2021 has significantly better bass with a 1.4-point edge, Elysian Annihilator 2021 has significantly better treble with a 2.4-point edge, Elysian Annihilator 2021 has significantly better dynamics with a 4-point edge, Elysian Annihilator 2021 has better soundstage with a 0.5-point edge, Elysian Annihilator 2021 has better details with a 0.7-point edge and Elysian Annihilator 2021 has slightly better imaging with a 0.3-point edge.

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Metric Elysian Annihilator 2021 qdc Anole VX
Bass 8.1 6.8
Mids 8.1 8
Treble 9.8 7.4
Details 9.7 9
Soundstage 8.5 8
Imaging 8.2 7.8
Dynamics 9 5
Tonality 8.6 7.5
Technicalities 8.9 8.6

Elysian Annihilator 2021 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision Shuwa-T Crin
Nymz Z-Reviews Tim Tuned

Average Reviewer Score:

8.8

Excellent

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qdc Anole VX Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Tim Tuned Nymz
Shuwa-T Gizaudio Axel
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

7.8

Strongly Favorable

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Elysian Annihilator 2021 Details

Driver Configuration: 1DD+4BA+2EST

Tuning Type: U-Shaped

Brand: Elysian Top Elysian IEMs

Price (Msrp): $3,500

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qdc Anole VX Details

Driver Configuration: 10BA

Tuning Type: Neutral

Brand: QDC Top QDC IEMs

Price (Msrp): $2,500

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Elysian Annihilator 2021 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

7.4

Gaming Grade

A-

qdc Anole VX Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

6.8

Gaming Grade

B+

Elysian Annihilator 2021 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

S-
  • Highly polished technical execution. Excellent frequency synergy creates an immersive experience. Enhances musical content.

Average Technical Grade

S-
  • Excellent clarity and detail. Precise imaging and expansive soundstage. Manages complex passages with minimal smearing and good transient speed.
Bass A+
Excellent bass response - powerful yet controlled. Deep extension with authoritative slam while maintaining clarity.
Mids A+
Superb midrange that's rich and resolving. Exceptional transparency and micro-details with perfect vocal/instrument balance.
Treble S+
Reference-class treble: flawless extension with zero fatigue. Hyper-detailed yet perfectly natural reproduction of highs.
Dynamics S
Reference-class dynamics: perfect micro/macro contrast with lightning transients. Utterly realistic reproduction of musical energy.
Soundstage S-
Exceptional soundstage with holographic imaging. Creates a truly three-dimensional space where instruments float naturally around you.
Details S
Reference-class detail: microscopic resolution with perfect texture reproduction. Nothing is lost, revealing the absolute truth of the recording.
Imaging A+
Exceptional imaging with holographic precision. Creates a palpable sense of physical placement with perfect positional stability.
Gaming A-
Good fundamental spatial awareness for most gaming scenarios. Handles basic positioning well but may lack nuance in complex situations. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

qdc Anole VX Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A
  • Pleasing tonal balance with good technical control. Minor quirks present but not distracting. Demonstrates decent genre versatility.

Average Technical Grade

S-
  • Excellent clarity and detail. Precise imaging and expansive soundstage. Manages complex passages with minimal smearing and good transient speed.
Bass B+
Good bass foundation with decent impact. Maintains acceptable control while providing satisfying thump in most tracks.
Mids A+
Superb midrange that's rich and resolving. Exceptional transparency and micro-details with perfect vocal/instrument balance.
Treble A-
Excellent treble: airy, extended and well-controlled. Great micro-detail retrieval without sibilance or harshness.
Dynamics C+
Decent dynamic performance. Good macro-contrast but micro-dynamics could be more nuanced. Satisfactory impact.
Soundstage A+
Exceptional soundstage with holographic imaging. Creates a truly three-dimensional space where instruments float naturally around you.
Details S
Reference-class detail: microscopic resolution with perfect texture reproduction. Nothing is lost, revealing the absolute truth of the recording.
Imaging A
Excellent imaging: precise and stable placement. Instruments occupy specific points in space with tangible positions.
Gaming B+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Elysian Annihilator 2021 Reviews

Reviewed by: Nymz

Nymz 9.1 Reviewer Score
S Tuning
S Tech
Usual agressive and saturated Elysian house sound with the best treble ever.

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Bass: S Mids: A+ Treble: S+ Details: S+ Imaging: A+

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Reviewed by: Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 9 Reviewer Score
S Tuning
S Tech
Speediest Treble, well extended, high details Midbass a bit too much for me

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Bass: A+ Mids: S Treble: S+

Reviewed by: Precogvision

Precogvision 8.7 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
S Tech
Agressive listen with excellent resolution and, currently, the only true implementation of the EST drivers.

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Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: S+ Dynamics: S Details: S+ Imaging: A+
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Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 8.7 Reviewer Score
S- Tuning
S- Tech
Comment: Perfect for treble heads. Extremely well tuned set with incredible technical performance and extension Treble may be a little too spicy

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Bass: S- Mids: S- Treble: S Soundstage: S- Details: S Imaging: S-

Reviewed by: Crin

Crin 8.5 Reviewer Score
S- Tuning
S Tech
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Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 8.4 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
S- Tech
Comment: Sounds like a DD iem but with the clarity and speed of BA; unrivalled clarity. You'll hear more sounds than intended

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Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: S- Soundstage: A+ Details: S Imaging: S-

Reviewed by: Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 8 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
S+ Tech
A highly detailed IEM. Endgame-level detail. BA bass and timbre.

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Reviewed by: Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 7.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
S+ Tech
Unrivaled Resolution Can be fatiguing

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Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: A+

Reviewed by: Nymz

Nymz 7.2 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A Tech
Lovely tonality with incredible technicalities that scream details everywhere. Sinning only on female vocal position and BA timbre. Hits my HRTF like I like to hit my credit card.

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Bass: B Mids: A+ Treble: A- Details: S- Imaging: A+

Reviewed by: Precogvision

Precogvision 6.9 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
A- Tech
Very well-rounded, but sounds overly plasticky and artificial.

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Bass: B Mids: A+ Treble: B Dynamics: C+ Details: S Imaging: A-
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